Cedar vs Terry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedar

Boy #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cedar tree, resinous wood"

Origin: Greek/Semitic

Cultural Roots

American English Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,203
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ced, Cey, Ceie

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Terry

Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,187
Total SSA Count
174
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ter

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Terry Rank #1,187

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cedar ___

  • Cedar James
  • Cedar Lake
  • Cedar Stone
  • Cedar River
  • Cedar Finn
  • Cedar Wolf

Terry ___

  • Terry James
  • Terry Michael
  • Terry Lee
  • Terry Wayne
  • Terry Allen
  • Terry Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cedar

Juniper Birch Willow Sage Rowan

If you choose Terry

Jerry Bobby Jimmy Carrie Debbie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Terry more popular?

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Terry mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin).

Are Cedar and Terry boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Terry is primarily a boy name.

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